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Do you want to renovate your home, let in more light and preserve the warmth? Have you thought about replacing the windows in your home? Windows change the outside and the inside of your home beyond recognition, giving your interior a new charm and making your home feel cosy. Replacing your windows can be a big burden on your wallet and a real test of your patience. It is primarily up to you whether the process goes smoothly.

Start by gathering information. The process of replacing windows starts with initial information gathering: gather as much information as you can from flyers, websites, friends, etc., about the products, options, prices, services, etc. of the companies that make the windows. The information helps you to make a decision and choose the right product.

Consult with specialists. Talking to the people who will be making and installing your windows would be really useful. Decide what kind of windows you want, then discuss in detail with the sales staff all the characteristics of the product you are going to buy and the details of the installation work. After the discussion, you will know if the company you have chosen is reliable and responsible for the task at hand.

Discuss the main characteristics of windows. The first thing to do when choosing windows is to decide what materials you want. Will it be plastic, wood or aluminium, or perhaps a combination of these materials? Before buying windows, it is worth thinking about the cost of the windows and maintenance. If you see windows as part of your home's image, then aesthetics, naturalness and cosiness become important. Discuss in detail with the window manufacturers the characteristics of the windows you are buying: what is the thermal transmittance of the window frame, what are the maximum dimensions allowed for the sash, what are the thermal and acoustic insulation values of the glass? If the windows are wooden, what kind of wood will they be made of, is the wood glued, what kind of paint will be used to paint the frames, etc.?

Choose your window manufacturer. There are currently over a thousand companies manufacturing and offering windows in Lithuania. It is no wonder that when you think of buying quality windows, you can get lost in the plethora of offers. How to choose a reliable window manufacturer that does not insist on its products and services, but gives sincere advice and helps the confused consumer to buy a quality product that will last for many years?

Agree on the installation work. Once you've chosen your windows, don't forget to discuss the installation details. The quality of the installation determines the lifetime of the windows. Remember that good windows that are badly installed are no good at all. Poor window installation increases heat loss, damages the walls and the window itself, and reduces the lifetime of the window.

To avoid misunderstandings and to get a quality product, it is advisable to choose a reliable window manufacturer that will guarantee the products and the work carried out, and document their quality.

A broken door or window is a truly unenviable "gift" left behind by long-haired people. It's not so much the window or door itself that is unfortunate, but the disturbed peace in your cosy home, the scattered objects and the feeling that someone else has been there, has taken possession of your home...

According to police, around 30% of burglaries from flats are caused by landlords being careless and unknowingly creating the conditions for theft by not closing windows and doors, poorly securing belongings, etc. There are many protection measures and techniques available, but protecting your home starts with the simplest things. For example, mechanical security measures (reinforced window hardware, security shutters and grilles, security glass films, armoured doors) are quite effective in preventing property crime.

Reinforced window hardware. In Lithuania, it is quite common for a regular plastic window to be stolen with just a screwdriver or crowbar. That's why window hardware is very important. Since thieves can get through simple hardware quite easily, it is necessary to install special, stronger hardware. Special clamp mechanisms such as mushroom-shaped locks, Teflon bearings, various locking devices, locking plates and lockable knobs - reliably protects the window against damage to the sash or lifting and significantly reduces the risk of burglary. It takes more time to break a window with such hardware. Often, a thief will abandon his or her plan (panic, etc.) after completing the usual preparations for breaking in through the window and encountering another unexpected obstacle.

Security blinds and roller shutters. Security shutters are used to protect glass or shop windows against intrusion. Security shutters increase indoor security, protect windows and rooms from objects being thrown in and from prying eyes. Nowadays, it is possible to see roller shutters in supermarkets. This is a particularly convenient way and means of covering the entrances to shopping halls and protecting the facade of a building from attacks by street thugs, and with such grilles it is possible to prevent not only theft at a moment's notice, but also to protect the glass of a shop window from being hit by a stick or a stone.

Windscreen protection membrane. Often a film is applied to windows or shop windows to protect the glass from mechanical impact. Thick protective films (200 microns or more) increase the resistance of the glass. It will only shatter on impact but will not disintegrate. To break such glass requires many impacts at a single point. Such a film greatly increases the security of the premises.

Security doors. Every home starts at the front door. Not only the beauty of the door, but also its sturdiness is of paramount importance. Unfortunately, almost all of our doors have one drawback: they are made of sawdust, a few boards for the frame and plywood for the interior. Almost all of them open inwards, so that all it takes is a strong blow to gain access to any house. The owners could redesign the doors to open outwards. This is safer not only in the event of a robbery but also in the event of a fire. We would advise replacing weak doors with strong ones. When choosing a door, it is a good idea to seek professional advice: you should take into account the characteristics of the door, the apartment or house where it will be placed, the purpose of the door and the product, and you should ask for a product certificate and a declaration of conformity. One lock is not enough for a door. One lock should preferably be of the safe (plate) type. One should be lockable with a key on both sides, so that thieves entering through a window (or staying inside the house or apartment) do not leave the door with their belongings.